Failure rate of two retainer wires after braces treatment

Evaluation of success of two orthodontic retainer wires on maxillary and mandibular arch retention over a 12-month period - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2018/10/016151

Enrollment

Registered

2018-10-25

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M263- Anomalies of tooth position of fully erupted tooth or teeth Health Condition 2: M264- Malocclusion, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: 8 Braid Flat- Dead Soft Stainless Steel 6 inch retainer wire (Ortho-Direct, MO , USA): The Fixed retainer will be bonded after completion of fixed orthodontic treatment. After enrollmen

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Presence of the 6 anterior teeth in nonextraction case and 6 anterior teeth and 2 premolars in premolar extraction case. 2. No active caries, restorations, fractures, or periodontal disease of these teeth. 3.Optimum dental health with no need of restorations on the teeth that might affect retainer bonding on lingual enamel surfaces 4.No morphologic crown anomalies 5.Ability to maintain oral hygiene 6.Informed consent signed by the patient before bonding the fixed retainers

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Compromised periodontal health 2.Missing incisor or canine 3.Any systemic disease 4.Case with extraction of incisor or canine

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Primary objective is to evaluate the failure rate of two types of fixed retainers over a period of 12 months, time frame associated with the highest risk of debonding (wire breakage/wire debond).Timepoint: 0, 3, 6 and 12 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary objectives are to assess failure of stability , patient satisfaction and periodontal effects over a period of 12 months after bonding of fixed retainers on maxillary and mandibular arch.Timepoint: 0,3,6 and 12 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vinay Kumar Chugh

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur

drektagupta22@gmail.com9166332277

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026